Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14668, Noah Eager, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Eager,
Noah Sarah
W.14668
CONTENTS

12.313 R Massachusetts
Noah Eager
of Greenfield in the state of Massachusetts who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Vose of the Massachusetts line, for the term of Fifteen months .
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1st of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 of July 1819 and sent to Jonas Lovewell Greenfield Massachusetts
Arrears to 4th of March 1819  107 31 85.50 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sep. 1819  48.
$ 133.50
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }

Massachusetts 4050
Separated
Sarah Eager widow of Noah Eager who was a Private in the 11th Regt.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of Dec. 1843 and sent to
Pensioner Greenfield Mass
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 4 Vol. 1 Page 41.

Noah Cager
Sept. 82 - dis Dec. 82
The above is a copy of a letter from the Rev. Noah Cager to the Rev. John D. Dugger, dated July 23, 1819, in which he states that he has been admitted to the church in the city of...
Admitted 15 July 1819

I Noah Eager, a Citizen of the United States, residing in the Town of Deerfield in the County of Franklin in the State of Massachusetts, do hereby declare that I belong to the Army of the United States in the Revolutionary War. In the year 1777, my Brother Deacon David Eager, who is now dead myself, then living in the Town of Shrewsbury in the County of Worcester in the State of Mass engaged to serve into the service of one Colonel for three years; I performed that engagement in manner following, that is to say, S d Aaron immediately went into the service and continued in the service about eighteen months. The company in which he served was commanded by Capt. Brannick in the Regiment of Col. Joseph Vose of the Mas- sachusetts line. After S d Aaron had served as aforesaid about eighteen months I took his place with the consent of the officers of S d company & regiment. This I think was about Sept. 1782. And I continued to serve as a soldier in the same com- pany & regiment about fifteen months, that is to say until Dec r 1783. But the same company was then commanded by Capt. Cushing. In Dec r 1783 I was honorably discharged, at West Point. But I do not know what has become of the Discharge which I then received. I cannot find it. The state of my health for a number of years past has been such that I am not able to labor. I have an expensive family, I have a small property. I am in debt, & by reason of my reduced circumstances in life am in need of assistance from Country for a sup- port. Dated the 14 th day of April A.D. 1814 Noah Eager

State of Washington etc — Franklin Co. — April 18 th 1878 — the 12 th day — of the southern season. Such cages are of the kind that the southern Dacron has long been used as the best
Business of your dear Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas
I David Ripley of Greenfield in the County of Franklin & State of Mass. do hereby certify that I am acquainted with the within massed Book Pages & it appears to me that the within signature was made by him in regard to his quotation & various passages in life is fair & un- serving to the truth. Attest this 14 th day of April A 1888 David Ripley
Favor to the day & your best of love. Believe me of heart, judge as of mind
To the Secretary of the Department of War
I the great council judge of the Concord Court of Common Pleas in the Western Excursion the State of Massachusetts, which said under the County of Franklin and do hereby certify that from the Western Excursion it appears to say

I Benjamin Bay of Shutesbury in the County of Franklin & State of Massachusetts do hereby certify that I enlisted in March 1781, soon after joined the Continental Army at Westpoint, as a soldier in the Company of Capt. Berrick in the Regiment of Col. Joseph Vose. About the same time Aaron Eager joined the same company, I served therein as a soldier in the same company about eighteen months, during which time the s. Aaron was in the same company with myself. Noah Eager then took the place of s. Aaron Eager in said Company, & in the same Mass. And I have been known to serve as a soldier in the same company until Dec. 1783, when he was honorably discharged at Westpoint. I have repeatedly seen his Discharge - but that was many years ago. At the time when s. Noah Eager & myself were discharged the Company was under the command of Capt. Cushing. And I know that Noah Eager was of Deerfield in the County of Franklin and is the same person who was a Private with me in the Company above for about fifteen months. I have read a pension Certificate, but I have no interest in the application of said Noah Eager.
Benjamin Bay
State of Massachusetts Franklin - Feby 6 th 1814. The above rec d Benjamin Bay made oath that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed is true - And I certify that s. Benjamin Bay has the character of a man of truth & veracity - Just. L. Smith Judge C.C.

satisfaction that the before named Nath Eager served against the common enemy, as he has set forth in his Declaration aford, & that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he is in need of assistance from his Country for a res- pect. In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Court upon the 12 th day of April. A.D. 1818.
Jonathan Leavitt
I Nathan Shephardson of Adams in the County of Berkshire in the State of Massachu- setts do hereby certify that I know the facts stated by the said Nathl. Eager in his Declaration aford. are true so far as relates to the period between April 1741 & Oct r 1743 for I was a soldier in the same Company & Regiment during the whole of that time. — And I have no interest in the application of the said Nathl.
Nathan Shephardson
State of Massachusetts Franklin ss. May 2 nd 1819. The above named Nathan Shephardson made Oath that the Deposition of said by him subscribed is true.
Reference to Leavitt, judge as aforesaid

I Benjamin Day of Shutesbury in the County of Franklin ss. to all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting. Whereas I, Benjamin Day, of Shutesbury in the County of Franklin, do hereby certify that the within copy is a true copy of the original now on file in my office and of the whole thereof. Given under my hand this 14th day of May 1783. Benjamin Day

used? I have no doubt but that it is questionably true - as it is confirmed all to the Books & Documents offered and further the Deposition given at Dated this first day of July A 1899
Azariah Eggleston
State of Massachusetts Berkshire - July 1 st 1899. The above named Azariah Eggleston made Oath that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed is true. I also certify that the said Eggleston is a credible Witness that I have examined the Books & Documents men- tioned by said Eggleston in his Deposition above - & find that his statement is conform- able to what appears thereon
Jas. L. Smith Judge C. C. May

12.313
Noah Eager
Dearfield
12313
July 1819
First Enl.
19017

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
FRANKLIN ss.
At a Special Session of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Western Circuit, began and holden at Greenfield, within and for the County of Franklin, on Monday the tenth day of July, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty, et de die in diem to the fifteenth day of the same month,
P ERSONALLY appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record, within and for said County of Franklin, established as such by the Constitution and Laws of said Commonwealth, Frank Sawyer
aged Sixty years, resident in Deerfield
in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the
Revolutionary War as follows: he enlisted in the year 1782 in the Company of Capt. Almerick in the Regiment commanded by Col. Joseph Vose in the Massachusetts line that he was transferred to Capt. Gushing's Company in the same Regiment served fifteen months and was regularly discharged at West Point original declaration made April 11th 1805. he has received a Pension certificate dated July 13. 1809 Number 12,313 by profession a farmer and is able to labor but very little, has a Wife aged Sixty two, who is also an invalid and able to labor but little has one child named Henry aged about 34 years has eight grand children in his family dependent on him for support and but one of them that is able to support themselves have no children able to afford him any assistance towards his support—

and I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me, nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed,
Noah Eager —
Sworn to and declared, on the eleventh day of July A. D. 1820, before the said Court.
Attest, E. Alvord CLERK.
I ELIJAH ALVORD, Clerk of the aforesaid Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is one thousand fifteen dollars and seventy five cents —
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this fifteenth day of July, 1820.
E. Alvord CLERK.

Schedule of the Estate of Noah Cazier of Franklin County of Franklin, and State of Massachusetts, Appoint for a Pension under the Act of Congress May 1. 1828
  91 Acres of Land with Buildings thereon $875.00   1 Pr. Cattle 35.00 — one Cow 13.00 48.00   1 do 11.00 — 1 Calf 13.00 24.00   1 one horse Wagon 18.00 — 1 Horse 8.00 26.00   1 Cutter 8.00 — 5 Pigs 10.00 — 1 Plough 4.00 22.00   1 Dog 4.00 — 1 Iron Box 1.75 5.75   Household furniture 10.00 — Scythes & Chains 6.00 16.00   $1016.75 
Noah Cazier
I am indebted about $300, to be deducted from the amount of the articles contained in this Schedule

2898 Sarah Lague 1894. Declaration
Yours truly Helen Brainerd Atty. for Plaintiff
Mass. at 7 July 38. m. 85. d 21.
admd 12 mo pri 40 $
No deduction
Hon. Geo. Grennell Jr.
Sarah Lague

State of Massachusetts County of Franklin 59
On this twenty eighth day of August A.D. 1838 personally appeared before the Hon. Richard E. Sewall Judge of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Franklin aforesaid, Sarah Eager otherwise called Sally Eager a resident of Deerfield in the County of Franklin aforesaid aged eighty years, who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838-entitled "An act granting half pay and pension to certain widows"; That she is the widow of Noah Eager who was a private in the Army of the Revolution. That her said husband, Noah Eager was put upon the Pension Roll under the act of Congress passed March 18 th 1818. I have been informed by him that he served about three years, and I have heard him say that he served under Capt. Cushing in Col. Dore's Regt. but the length of the period of his services. The time when, & the different officers under whom he served I can not state. My memory is poor and my health feeble and can not recollect the particulars of his services. but refer the Dep- artment to the proof of his services on file in the War Office. furnished when the said Noah Eager was put upon the pension Roll. I have no documentary papers, as evidence of his services. He had some but they are now lost & I do not know where they are. She further declares that she was married to the said Noah Eager on the Sixteenth day of August in the year seventeen hundred and eighty five; that her husband

The aforesaid Noah Eager died on the twenty Seventh day of December in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred twenty one, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz., at the time above stated. — She further states that her maiden name was Sarah, sometimes called Sally Blanchard. Sarah Eager Deponent subscribed on the day and year above written before
R. E. Newcomb Judge of Probate
And the said Judge of Probate doth hereby declare his opinion after the investigation of the matter, that the above named Noah Eager was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and served as stated in the foregoing declaration — that the above named Sarah Eager was married to the said Noah as above declared — that he the said Noah died on the twenty seventh day of December A. D. 1821, — and that the said applicant has ever since remained a widow.
R. E. Newcomb Judge of Probate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin ss.
I Elijah Alvord, Register of Probate for the county of Franklin do hereby certify that Richard E. Newcomb Esq is the Judge of Probate for said county; and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, were made by him in my presence.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of the Probate Court for said county, this third day of October 1838
E. Alvord Reg. Prob.

"August sixteenth seventeen hundred eighty five Noah Agass and Sally Blanchard was married."
"Samuel Bigelow Minister"
I certify that the above is a true copy of the record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures, as follows "August 16 th 1785."
attest
Henry Smith } Clerk of the town of New Salem
I Henry Smith above named depose and say: that I hold the office of town clerk in the town of New Salem in the County of Franklin & State of Massachusetts, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town, with the exception above named as certified by me.
Henry Smith } Clerk of the town of New Salem aforesaid
Sworn before me the 12 th day of Oct. 1839
William Whitaker Just. Peace
I certify that the above named Henry Smith is a credible witness.
William Whitaker Just. Peace.
I certify that William Whitaker is a justice of the peace for the County of Franklin aforesaid & that signatures next above written are genuine Geo. Grinnell Jr. M. 6

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
W. F. 14668
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of _____ a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Sept. 1782 Dec. 1785 Pvt. Timothy Remick Joseph Tabor Mass.   Timothy Cushing   discharged at Westport        
Battles engaged in, none stated Residence of soldier at enlistment, Newbury, Middlesex Co. Mass. Date of application for pension, Apr. 1861 Residence at date of application, Durfield Franklin Co. Mass. Age at date of application, 58 years
Remarks: The pension record shows that Sarah Azura and Mary Blanche, the last two, were married Sept. 1785 at New Salem, Mass. and the usual pension on an application Aug. 8. 1838, while a resident of Durfield Franklin Co. Mass. aged 80 years. In 1850 child Fanny was 24 yrs of age. Grand-children are referred to but no names are stated.
Respectfully,
brother Aaron was not alive in 1838
Commissioner.

4380
Sarah Eager
$40 per a
To the Perkins at Greenfield Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Franklin ss.
On this eleventh day of September in the year of our Lord, One thousand eight hundred and forty three personally appeared before me David Willard, one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County
Sarah Eager of Deerfield in said County aged eighty five who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed March 3d 1843. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. that she is the widow of Noah Eager late of said Deerfield who died in said Deerfield on the twentyseventh day of December A.D. 1821 who was a private in the army of the Revolution, and for the services he served under refer you to his declaration on file in the war office.
That she was a pensioner under the act of Congress passed July 7. 1835. at the rate of $40. per year, and she further declares she is still a widow.
Sarah Eager
Sworn to & subscribed to on the eleventh day of September A.D. 1843.
Before me David Willard Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Franklin.
I David Willard a magistrate for said County, do testify that Veriah Eager, who has this day subscribed and sworn to the within declaration is personally known to me, and that she is the identical person who was provided for under the act of Congress of July 7. 1836.
David Willard Jus. Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
FRANKLIN SS.
I, Henry Chapman, Clerk of the Judicial Court of the Commonwealth, for the County of Franklin, do certify, that David Willard Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the handwriting of the said David Willard, and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said Commonwealth, this thirteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three.
H. Chapman Clerk.

I Benjamin Ray of Canterbury in the County of Franklin and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Labourer
Being seventy seven years of age and a soldier of the Revolution and also a Prisoner under the act of 1818 -
Depose and say that Noah Eager formerly of Northborough in the County of Worcester and the Commonwealth aforesaid was a soldier of the Revolutionary Army and a Member of the same Company and a Messmate with me the said Deponent - That we enlisted together in the month of March in the year of our Lord seven hundred and eighty one for three years - into the first Company Commanded by Capt. Cushing of the first Regiment Commanded by Col. Vose - of the first Brigade Commanded (as near as I can recollect) by General Glover - At the time of the enlistment of the said Noah Eager, Aaron Eager brother of the said Noah enlisted with the understanding that the said Aaron Eager should serve the first eighteen months and the said Noah Eager should serve the last eighteen months of the three years enlistment.
I further Depose and say that the said Noah Eager did serve the last eighteen months of the three years enlistment aforesaid.
That I know this to be true from the fact that the said Noah continued to be a member of the same Company, and Mess with myself as aforesaid until the expiration of the said term of service.
That I was in the habit of seeing him the said Noah while so serving. That he the said Noah Eager joined the Army near New York City in the State of New York soon after the battle at Kings Bridge - recalled - That the said Noah marched thence to Philadelphia in the state of Pennsylvania in Company with myself at which place we remained some time - From thence we marched to New York City - and from thence to West Point at which place the said Noah Eager and myself were Regularly discharged.
his Benjamin Ray mark
Signed in presence of Joseph L. Smallidge
Harriet J. Ray
From him as September 19. 1838 Personally appeared the above named Benjamin Ray who is a credible Witness and made solemn oath that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed is true.
Before me Joseph L. Smallidge Justice of the Peace

I certify that Joseph L. Smallidge is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Franklin in Massachusetts, well known to me, and his official signature within written affixes to be genuine Sep 20. 1888 Geo. Grinnell Jr. M. C.
Benjamin Ray, Drafter

I Noah Powers of Gill in the County of Franklin State of Massachusetts of lawful age depose & say, that Noah Eager late of Deerfield in said County died at said Deerfield on the twenty seventh day of December in the year eighteen hundred & twenty one. I was present at the time of his death. He left a widow Sarah Eager, who is now living and still remains a widow and not married.
Noah E Powers
State of Massachusetts Franklin County ss
Greenfield Aug. 28. 1838
Personally appeared the above named Noah E. Powers who is a credible witness and made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed is true. Before me Almon Brain and Just. Peace.
I certify that Almon Brainard Esq is a Justice of the peace for the County of Franklin aforesaid, and his signature above is genuine. Aug 28 1838
Geo. Grinnell Jr M.C.

I Samuel Blanchard of Orange in the County of Franklin and State of Massachusetts of twenty six years of age depose and say, that the widow Sarah Eager, widow of the late Noah Eager, is my sister, that she was married, to the s d Noah Eager, who was a Revolutionary Soldier, in the month of August the twenty fifth day thereof, according to my recollection, in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty five, by Elder Bigelow who was a regular ordained & settled Minister of the Baptist Order, in the town of New Salem in the County of Franklin aforesaid. I was present at the aforesaid Marriage and saw the ceremony performed. The said Sarah Eager is now living, having been here this day, and is still a widow & not married. I further depose and say, that I have heard the said Noah Eager speak of his services as a revolutionary soldier, since the war. But how long he served I do not know nor under whom he served. Samuel Blanchard
State of Massachusetts Franklin County } ss
Greenfield August 25 th 1838-
Personally appeared the above named Samuel Blanchard who is a credible witness, and made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed, is true according to his best belief knowledge
Before me Almon Brainard Just. of the Peace.
I certify that Almon Brainard is a justice of the Peace for the County of Franklin aforesaid and his signature above is genuine
Aug 28. 1838,
Geo. Gannett Jr. Atty

Feb 1 Read
8- Greensey Ave, Montpelier, Vt., Sept. 26, 1916.
Hon. Com. of Pensions -
Sir: -
I wish to get the full record of Noah Eager and his widow Sarah Eager on the pension rolls. He served in the Revolution and was a sergeant in Capt. Drey's co. in Col. Ezra Wood's 8 month regiment. He lived in Shutesbury, Mass. in 1790 and then in Deerfield and died there in 1822.
He had a pension granted in 1820 for service in the Mass. Line. See report of 1820 and 1832.
His widow, Sarah Eager, who was Sarah Blanchard, aunt Sarah of my grandfather, had a pension at her death in 1848 or 9 by testimony in probate court at Greenfield, Mass. So her record must be in your office.
My object is general - to learn all about both of them that I can, not to prove a point, or disprove one. Both must have deposed facts as to personal condition.
My interest is as a relative and genealogist.
Yours truly, Wm. H. Blanchard.
P.S. I have the record in the War Dept and Mass. records, and your record is the last I know of.

5- Greensey ave., Montpelier, Vt., Sept. 18, 1916.
Rev Sec N 21
Com. Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I wish to learn what the records show as to Noah Eager and his wife and the widow Sarah Eager. The two books, 1820 and 1832 show he served in the mass. line . Probate records show his widow in 1843 was receiving 40 dolls. pension per year as his widow. He died in 1821.
He was petitioned under the act of Mar. 1818 and dropped under the 1820 law.
I wish to learn what the records show as to Noah and Sarah. Sarah was a Blanchard, and I am a Blanchard genealogist, she being my father's great aunt.
In his application Apr. 14, 1818 when 60, he probably gave his family or some of them, and he either failed to act under the 1820 law or his report was unsatisfactory - he probably was not destitute. Then sometime later Sarah must have made an application. He died in 1822.
What did she give in her application as the fact of who she was, her condition, etc.
Yours truly,
W. H. Blanchard.

1916 Oct 9 Hist. Soc. Mr. H. H. Blanchard
Recy
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 14668
Sarah Eager Widow of Noah Eager Pri Rev War
Act: March 8 th 48
Index:—Vol. a , Page 206
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Massachusetts-1394
Sarah Eager widow of Noah Eager, dead.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 March 1818. and who died on the 27 th of Sept. 1821, at Franklin, in the State of Mass'ts. who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg't commanded by Col. (Dow) in the Mass'ts line for 12 months private
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 40 Dollars _____ Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of De- cember, 1838 and sent to Hon. Geo. Grennell, Jr. H. of R.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1838 = $100:00 Semi-annual allowance ending 20:00
$120:00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by S. J. Elliot Clerk, Book _____, Vol. 1, Page 85.